PHOTO CAPTION: Amanda Ressler, center, poses for a photo with her students and B104 morning show hosts, Mike & Steph (kneeling).
Amanda Ressler was nominated for the award by students in her English classes
SCHNECKSVILLE, Pa. | Thanks to her Lehigh Career & Technical Institute students, Amanda Ressler is the October honoree of B104’s Teacher Salute program.
More than a dozen students nominated Ressler for the award, which the radio station presents each month to kindergarten through 12th-grade instructors in the greater Lehigh Valley. Ressler, who teaches English in LCTI’s Academic Center, is B104’s first winner of the 2016-17 school year.
In their nominations, students described Ressler as “the coolest English teacher ever,” “super fun” and “very dedicated.” They said Ressler’s got a fantastic sense of humor, doesn’t hesitate to tell it like it is and will do just about anything to help a student learn, even rap.
Here’s a sampling of the comments students submitted with their nominations:
“She’s very creative when it comes to teaching. She keeps us busy, engaged and interested in every lesson. I enjoy being part of her third period class here at LCTI. I believe she really deserves this award.” -Wanda Suarez
“She is special to me because she knows how to get through to her students. She has her rules like every other teacher does, however, they are not overboard. She’s a teacher and a friend.” -Jeilynn Garcia
“She is special because she shows sympathy; she helps when we need help. She doesn’t give up on our education; she’s very loving.” -Zakiyah Riley
B104’s Mike & Steph of “Mike & Steph in the Morning” announced Ressler’s big win on the radio earlier this month. Then on Tuesday (Oct. 25), they stopped by LCTI to deliver Ressler’s prizes, which included a Little Cesar’s Pizza party.
In addition to lunching on pizza with Mike, Steph and her students, Ressler received a $250 gift certificate from Meera Salon & Day Spa in Whitehall Township, a B104 T-shirt and a framed certificate.
About Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute is Pennsylvania’s largest career and technical school. Founded in 1971, LCTI each year provides more than 45 skills-based programs of study, as well as academic instruction for about 2,700 students from 10 of Lehigh County’s public high schools. LCTI also offers industry-relevant training and credentials for adults working in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. The school’s state-of-the-art facilities encompass 450,000 square feet on a 47-acre campus in the Schnecksville section of North Whitehall Township. Visit lcti.org for more information about LCTI.
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Precious Petty
Public Relations Coordinator
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute | lcti.org
4500 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078
